Weather in May in Yukon
Planning a journey to Yukon this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Yukon in May?
Yukon is a region in Canada. May in Yukon generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Beloud Post at 9°C and mild in Dawson City at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Dawson City and -1°C in Beloud Post.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Carcross with an average of 31 mm to moderate rainfall in Beaver Creek with 54 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 252 hours of sunshine in Whitehorse. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yukon in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yukon climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Yukon?
Whitehorse
In May Whitehorse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Haines Junction
In May Haines Junction generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carcross
In May Carcross generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tagish
In May Tagish generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Beaver Creek
In May Beaver Creek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yukon, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Yukon?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Whitehorse, May might be a good time to visit Yukon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Whitehorse. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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